That's where I met Kaylin, a Point Park University dance major who we quickly brought in to model at the magazine. Kaylin was always willing to try things and push boundaries, she's a firecracker at about 5-feet tall with gorgeous curly red hair, and an intensity in her eyes....

It's about that time of year, each spring when photographers across America offer Mini Sessions for Mother's Day. I'm no different! Granted, I'm not a mother (yet...?) but I know when I am, I will want gorgeous photographs of my family that I can hang on the wall. So this year I am offering a special event for Moms in Denver!

As a friend to many mothers, doulas, and as an aunt, I'm come to understand that breastfeeding can be a very complicated thing in the first days, weeks and months of a new family's life. For a number of reasons, sometimes babies can't get the important nourishment that breastmilk provides. To help the best I can, I am donating the $100 session fees for these Mini Sessions to a local non-profit that helps babies get the milk they need - Rocky Mountain Mothers' Milk Bank.

So here's the deal: On Sunday, May 1st I will be giving families 30-minute sessions in Denver's Wash Park throughout the day! All of the information, how to book a slot, and to see the packages you will choose from (which is the real Mother's Day gift!) - click here.

I'm also so pleased that local Doula team Luna Doulas will be helping me promote and run this event. Check out these awesome ladies at www.lunadoulasco.com

Spring brings new things... flowers, budding trees, hopefully warmer and drier weather (though not always) and also, the launching of a new venture for me. My entrepreneurial focus has been on my photography thus far, but I am excited to announce that I am entering the wonderful world of Etsy and trying my hand at selling my creations. The shop will focus on custom illustrations, hand lettering, invitations, and custom branding packages for small businesses. It shall henceforth be know as....The Wild Blue Wander.

Here is a sampling of what is to come! These items will be for sale on my new shop on Friday, April 1. Subscribe to my mailing list to get notice when the shop is open for business!

As part of a weekly illustration goal to keep me drawing, I made this "Oh, the Places You'll Go" and have posted here for you! Download, print, color, share, enjoy! If you do color it, I'd love to see what you do with it. Please click a photo and share it with #AbbysPrintables.

I had the pleasure of joining the Mannen family on one of Denver's first really cold mornings for a family mini session that was going to be gift prints for their loved ones and a custom-designed card for mailing. Sweet little Jay was a bit grumpy from the cold, but his parents kept him warm with lots of hugs and we got this done fast!